About Us
"The Velvetones is the brainchild of Stephens music director Pamela Ellsworth-Smith. “I just thought it would be a wonderful outlet for the students,” Ellsworth-Smith says. “There’s such an education in studying vocal jazz.”
"That education goes well beyond simply learning to sing jazz songs. Musically, the Velvetones’ practice and training includes singing a cappella (without instrumental accompaniment) while blending their voices to act as a single presentation."
"By accomplishing this, Ellsworth-Smith says the women improve their musicianship and their hearing. The style also teaches them how to work together as an ensemble, being independent while being interdependent."
Excerpt from Vox Magazine
The 2008-2009 Velvetones are Sarah Casey, Nicole Hietter, Evann Jones,
Amanda Riley,Rachael Rogers, Dawn Sherrill, Austin Stanton, and Aubryn Stevens
Our director - Pamela Ellsworth-Smith
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MM Vocal Performance, Loyola University, New Orleans
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Member of NATS - National Association of Teachers of Singing
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Who's Who Among Teachers in American Colleges and Universities
Our accompanist - Tom Andes
Current Members
Amanda Riley
Member since 2008
Class Year: Junior
Voice Part: Soprano I
Major: Theatre Arts and Business
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Dawn Sherrill
Member since 2006
Class Year: Senior
Voice Part: Alto I
Major: Human Development/Child Study with a Music minor
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